---
title: DuckDuckGo Search
---

## Code

```python cookbook/tools/duckduckgo_tools.py
from agno.agent import Agent
from agno.tools.duckduckgo import DuckDuckGoTools

agent = Agent(tools=[DuckDuckGoTools()])
agent.print_response("Whats happening in France?", markdown=True)

# We will search DDG but limit the site to Politifact
agent = Agent(
    tools=[DuckDuckGoTools(modifier="site:politifact.com")]
)
agent.print_response(
    "Is Taylor Swift promoting energy-saving devices with Elon Musk?", markdown=False
)
```

## Usage

<Steps>
  <Snippet file="create-venv-step.mdx" />

  <Step title="Set your API key">
    ```bash
    export OPENAI_API_KEY=xxx
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Install libraries">
    ```bash
    pip install -U ddgs openai agno
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="Run Agent">
    <CodeGroup>
    ```bash Mac
    python cookbook/tools/duckduckgo_tools.py
    ```

    ```bash Windows
    python cookbook/tools/duckduckgo_tools.py
    ```
    </CodeGroup>
  </Step>
</Steps>